In 2010, the German team, Mercedes, made their debut in Formula 1 with an all-German driver lineup consisting of Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg. But since then the team has not had a German driver. Can Sebastian Vettel change that and follow in the footsteps of his hero Michael? Can he make a comeback from retirement on the insistence of Mercedes?

Sebastian Vettel recently accepted talking to Toto Wolff but remained tight-lipped about the subject of their conversation. With a Lewis Hamilton-sized hole being left at Mercedes, the 8x champion team needs someone outstanding who can fill that void. Can it be Seb? While talking on the Fast and Curious podcast, the hosts hinted that Vettel, who is “30 years younger” than Fernando Alonso, surely has it in him to come back and race for a couple of years.

Replying to which Vettel said, “I mean, I retired not to come back, but you know I’d say you never know. Circumstances, whatever feelings, you never know what happens, might change. Currently, it is not number 1 on the list to think and worry about. But of course, I have thoughts crossing my mind; I am following the sport. I see what is going on.. ignorant or blind if you don’t see opportunities or things that are moving. I haven’t given them much more thought.” But what is the offer Seb cannot refuse?

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Sebastian Vettel mentions one condition he can’t refuse for F1 comeback

Sebastian was at the trackside in Suzuka last year and he very honestly admitted that it hurts to see others racing and him not being able to do that. This is a clear indicator of the fact that he still loves it, maybe a little less than his family, but he still does. Stating his priorities haven’t changed. He also mentioned one condition that he won’t be able to refuse.

On the Fast and Curious Podcast, talking about his comeback, he said, “I said goodbye to Formula 1 for a lot of reasons and there are reasons why I don’t miss Formula 1. There are reasons why I do. Their format hasn’t changed. There are still 24 races. It is still a big commitment. But if someone offers me a part-time job, I’m in it straight away.“

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Do you think Sebastian will make an F1 comeback anytime soon?